Linear vs logarithmic scales. 1  Human hearing is better measured on a logarithmic scale than a linear scale. 2  On a linear scale, a change between two values is perceived on the basis of the difference between the values.  On a logarithmic scale, a change between two values is perceived on the basis of the ratio of the two values.
Antimony has been known since ancient times. It is sometimes found free in nature, but is usually obtained from the ores stibnite (Sb 2 S 3) and valentinite (Sb 2 O 3). Nicolas Lemery, lÃ©mery A french, chemist was the first person to scientifically study antimony and its. compounds
Chemical Background and Properties of Antimony. Antimony is a chemical element that is recognized by its distinctive atomic symbol of Sb. This atomic symbol is derived from the Latin name for antimony, stibium. The atomic number of antimony is 51 and its atomic weight of 121.8g/mol. Classified as a metalloid, you can spot antimony on the periodic table next to metalloid neighbors arsenic (As) and tellurium (Te). A metalloid is a chemical element that has a mixture of properties between a metal and nonmetal.